CAN – Monster Movie (Made In A Castle With Better Equipment)

Can’s debut album MONSTER MOVIE documented a music with 1960’s punk energy, pacey rhythms and the manic vocals of Malcolm Mooney. These recordings are a definitive first step to the unique Can sound. Side 1 of MONSTER MOVIE contained three contrasting tracks, two of them being raucous and almost proto-punk sandwiching a light ballad in between. Side 2 featured just the one track, the 20 minute You Doo Right which is often classed as amongst the finest tracks in Can history. It’s a track that actually just follows a single theme throughout, continually moving and changing, rarely losing the metronomic beat of Jaki’s patent nimble drums. Those wanting more of this phase of Can should check-out DELAY 1968 which aptly has an even more raw 1960’s feel and gives even space to Malcolm Mooney’s vocal talents.